Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab

WellSpan Health•Lewisburg, PA

22h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care at the beginner practitioner level, following patient- and family-centered care principles, the nursing process, and hospital clinical standards. The RN serves as a primary nurse, coordinates care planning with other disciplines, and may need specialized skills based on unit assignment. The Cardiac Cath Lab has two procedure rooms and seven Procedure Care Unit (PCU) beds. The rooms support invasive cardiac and peripheral procedures, while the PCU provides pre- and post-procedure care. One room is dedicated to transesophageal echocardiograms and cardioversions. This PRN position is scheduled as needed Monday through Friday, 0700–1700, and/or on call. The RN assesses patients, develops outcome-driven plans, administers prescribed treatments and medications, monitors patient status, documents care, and coordinates safe transitions. The role also involves collaboration with patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other disciplines; delegation and monitoring of tasks; participation in safety and quality efforts; and ongoing professional development. Duties and specific clinical skills may vary by assigned care unit.

Requirements

Diploma program or associate degree required.
Licensed Registered Nurse upon hire or Registered Nurse Multi State License upon hire.
Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
No work experience required.
Current ACLS certification is required for procedural areas, according to the stated nursing education requirements policy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate direct care in accordance with patient- and family-centered care principles, the nursing process, and hospital clinical standards.
Act as a primary nurse and synthesize patient data to develop outcome-driven care plans.
Safely and independently administer prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based on patient assessment and the plan of care.
Organize and prioritize work according to patient condition and expected workload.
Identify changes in patient status and respond appropriately; identify and activate resources to achieve patient outcomes.
Identify and communicate individualized patient needs to support safe handoffs during transitions of care.
Collaborate with patients and families and coordinate care planning with all disciplines.
Document patient responses, progress toward outcomes, variances, and care in appropriate flow sheets, progress notes, or the electronic medical record.
Identify unit-based and system nursing-sensitive indicators, such as falls and pressure ulcers, and identify areas for professional growth through performance improvement efforts.
Support evidence-based practice, patient safety, quality, interdisciplinary collaboration, and shared decision-making activities, including peer review and unit committee or project participation.
Serve as a positive role model and contribute to problem solving and goal formation.
Delegate appropriate aspects of care, help assistive personnel organize and prioritize work, and monitor completion of assigned tasks.
Promote cooperation and effective communication among physicians, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary team members; use conflict-resolution and negotiation skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, interpret age-specific patient data, and provide appropriate care to assigned age groups.
Comply with safety, quality, environmental, and infection-control policies; report actual and potential errors and hazardous conditions; and participate in safety education and root cause analyses as required.
Maintain and enhance professional knowledge, skills, and competencies through continuing education.
Provide outstanding customer service, foster teamwork, and practice fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.